Who goes first.
Why the other one went first.
Whether one really needs to wash one’s hands.
Whether hand-washing is actually just “a silly grown-up idea” (an actual quote).
The content of the next meal/snack.
Whether or not that next meal/snack has the “right” number of items in it. (“A starch and a fruit or veggie for snack; a starch, a protein, fruit or veggie for a meal, plus milk and water.”)
Whether they need to have their hair washed today, tomorrow, or this week.
Dogs.
People walking dogs.
Dog poop.
Whether that thing on the sidewalk is a worm or dried bird poop.
Whether they can take off their sandals.
Why they can’t take off their sandals.
Which day of the week it is.
Which day of the week they thought it was.
Whether today is a “weekend day” or a “work day.”
What those kids are doing.
Why those kids are doing that.
Who is passing gas (or as Vivi says,”pathing gath”).
Whether the gas-passer has said “Excuse me” with any sincerity.
The Disney Princesses.
The distinctions among the various princesses.
The similarities of the various princesses.
Why this or that princess ought to be your favorite.
Why it is not, in fact, quite time to clean up.
4 responses so far ↓
1 margaret // Jun 25, 2009 at 8:26 am
I think you just scratched the surface.
You forgot to mention the direction and angle of the proper toast cutting.
2 Mary S. // Jun 25, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Ah yes, the great princess debate. Personally, I always liked Belle, though she is not technically a princess. Also, Mulan. For some reason, Jasmine was a favorite around our house until the girls’ ages hit double digits, at which point debates shifted to other topics.
3 Donna // Jun 26, 2009 at 2:04 pm
If your house is anything like my house, that is definitely a partial list.
Love it!
4 Shannon // Jun 27, 2009 at 7:33 am
I prefer to give them a protein with a fruit or vegetable for their snack, actually.
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